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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.33, 13,842.71 and 3,305.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.33, 13,842.71 and 3,305.63 is: 4,958.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.33 : 13,842.71 = 3,305.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.33/13,842.71 = 3,305.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.33x = 13,842.71 × 3,305.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.33x = 45,758,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,758,848.66/9,228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.52

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